Lawyer specializing in Franco-Japanese taxation

Developing an activity between France and Japan

Japan is one of France's main economic partners in Asia. French companies are developing activities in sectors as diverse as industry, automobile, luxury, technology, health and services. The cross-investments between the two countries are numerous and involve full control of international tax rules.

Whether it is a commercial establishment, the creation of a subsidiary or a strategic investment, each transaction must be analysed in the light of French and Japanese legislation and the tax convention concluded between the two States.

Structure an establishment in Japan

The establishment of a French company on the Japanese market requires a legal organisation adapted to the objectives pursued. The creation of a subsidiary, the opening of a representative office or the setting up of a local partnership have different tax consequences.

A reflection carried out from the start of the project makes it possible to anticipate the rules applicable to the taxation of profits, the relations between the companies of the group and the reporting obligations in each of the two countries.

Securing trade between companies

International groups must organise their financial flows in accordance with French and Japanese rules. The provision of services, distribution contracts, intellectual property royalties, intra-group financing or dividend returns require rigorous documentation.

Adapted structuring helps to limit the risks associated with transfer pricing, withholding tax and tax controls on international transactions.

Supporting Leaders and Investors

The leaders who perform their duties between France and Japan must anticipate the tax consequences of their international mobility. The determination of tax residence, the taxation of remuneration, dividends or capital gains must be assessed under the Franco-Japanese tax convention.

Our firm also supports investors who hold equity, financial assets or real property related to Japan to ensure that their tax obligations are managed in a consistent manner.

An expertise in Franco-Japanese taxation

Our firm works with companies, executives, investors and international groups in their operations between France and Japan.

We support our clients in their implementation, international development, group restructuring, management mobility and tax control projects. Our goal is to secure every transaction by reconciling the requirements of both tax systems and the strategic objectives of our clients.